GREENS

Taos Turquoise

#2B8C8B

RGB 43, 140, 139 · HSL 179°, 53%, 36% · CMYK 69, 0, 1, 45

Taos Turquoise is #2B8C8B in HEX — rgb(43, 140, 139), hsl(179°, 53%, 36%), cmyk(69%, 0%, 1%, 45%).

Taos Turquoise pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 179°, 53%, 36%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#2B8C8B

RGB43, 140, 139

HSL179°, 53%, 36%

HSV179°, 69%, 55%

CMYK69, 0, 1, 45

Decimal2854027

CSS RGBrgb(43, 140, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(179, 53%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Taos TurquoiseHDC-FL13-12

Exact match

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Kilz

Caribbean SplashRH160

ΔE 3.1 · #108D8C

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Dulux

DuvallS29F7

ΔE 3.4 · #0F8E8D

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Benjamin Moore

Tropical734

ΔE 3.5 · #018A8B

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Dunn-Edwards

Deep LagoonDE5740

ΔE 4.1 · #2B888D

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Valspar

Blue Turquoise5006-10C

ΔE 4.2 · #008A87

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PPG

Sea Fantasy1234-6

ΔE 4.7 · #1A9597

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Vista Paint

Tropical TealK-225

ΔE 5.1 · #3C8583

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Sherwin-Williams

GulfstreamSW6768

ΔE 5.1 · #01858B

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Hallman-Lindsay

Atmosphere689

ΔE 5.1 · #3A8483

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RAL

Turquoise Blue5018

ΔE 7.5 · #3F888F

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Colorhouse

Dream .05Dream-05

ΔE 7.7 · #18887C

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Kobra

Green41

ΔE 9.2 · #009185

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Farrow & Ball

Vardo288

ΔE 10.3 · #427E83

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IKEA

IKEA118118

ΔE 11.4 · #317983

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Dutch Boy

Grass GreenD-6753

ΔE 20.7 · #317455

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#2B8C8B

#8C2B2D

Analogous

#2B8C5A

#2B8C8B

#2B5D8C

Triadic

#2B8C8B

#8B2B8C

#8C8B2B

Split-Complementary

#2B8C8B

#8C2B5D

#8C5A2B

Tetradic

#2B8C8B

#5A2B8C

#8C2B2D

#5D8C2B

Monochromatic

#071717

#195251

#2B8C8B

#40C4C2

#7AD6D5

Rectangle

#2B8C8B

#2B2D8C

#8C2B2D

#8C8B2B

Compound

#2B8C8B

#2B5D8C

#8C2B2D

#8C5A2B

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Taos Turquoise run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #E8F8F8

Tint #AFE6E6

Tint #76D5D3

Tint #3EC4C1

Base #2B8C8B

Shade #247574

Shade #1D5E5D

Shade #164645

Shade #0E2F2E

Variations

Lighter

#3ABEBC

#71C9C8

#B1DBDA

Darker

#217271

#15504F

#0B2F2F

Saturation

#4D6A6A

#2B8C8B

#16A2A0

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.23:1

Deuteranopia

#2B8C8B

#6F768D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2B8C8B

#82828B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2B8C8B

#328B88

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Taos Turquoise sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#609683

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#2B8C8B

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#4D9BA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9EDEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#712B2C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #2B8C8B;

CSS — background

background-color: #2B8C8B;

CSS Variable

--color-taos-turquoise: #2B8C8B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'taos-turquoise': '#2B8C8B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2B8C8B] text-[#2B8C8B]

SCSS

$taos-turquoise: #2B8C8B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2B8C8B?

#2B8C8B is Taos Turquoise, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2B8C8B warm or cool?

Taos Turquoise reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Taos Turquoise?

Taos Turquoise works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Taos Turquoise?

Taos Turquoise pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Taos Turquoise?

You can download Taos Turquoise on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Taos Turquoise?

The hex code is #2B8C8B. In RGB it's 43, 140, 139, and in HSL it's 179°, 53%, 36%.

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